Hayden Days fun, and road closures

HAYDEN ­— Government Way from Hayden Avenue to Dakota Avenue will be closed from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday due to the Hayden Days “Military Appreciation” Parade, recreation and community events director Suzanne Cano said Monday. At 9:55 a.m., side streets from Hayden Avenue to Nita Avenue will also be blocked off. Government Way and the side streets will reopen once parade units have passed, Cano added.

The parade will proceed on Government Way from Hayden Avenue to Honeysuckle Avenue and will feature 2017 Distinguished Veteran of the Year Harold Markiewicz, local businesses, first responders, entertainers, classic cars, and a flyover. The parade applications deadline has been extended to Wednesday.

Hayden Days will take place at McIntire Family Park from 2-9 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. The Kelly Hughes Band will perform on Friday night and The Fabulous Kingpins will play on Saturday night. The Hayden’s Got Talent “All-Star” Show, including performances from past HGT winners, will start at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Hayden Days Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Hayden Main Ball Field on Honeysuckle Avenue, adjacent to McIntire Family Park. All makes and models are welcome. Gates open at 10 a.m., and registration ends at 12 p.m. Winners chosen by the Hayden Days Committee members will be announced at 4:30 p.m. at the car show. The first 75 registrants get a T-shirt and goodie bag. For more information on the car show call Zack DiMattio at 208-209-1080.

Hayden Days will also offer revelers a wide array of food vendors, a beer and wine garden, pony rides, bunny petting area, bouncy houses, an inflatable pool with waterballs, kids games, gymnastics demos, and more, Cano said.

For more information on these events, call 208-209-1080.